Lola Tung

Lola Tung is an American actress and singer known for her breakout role as Isabel "Belly" Conklin in the Amazon Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty. She is recognized for her versatility, having made her Broadway debut in Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning musical Hadestown and starred in films such as Chasing Summer and Forbidden Fruits. Tung's distinct public persona and diverse acting roles set her apart in the industry, and her 6 million Instagram followers demonstrate her popularity among fans. As of 2026, she continues to captivate audiences with her performances and remains a prominent figure in both television and film.[edit]

Lola Marie Tung was born on October 28, 2002, in New York City, New York, USA, where she was also raised. Her passion for performing first ignited in fourth grade during a memorable talent show. By sixth grade, she began to take acting more seriously, notably playing the role of the Tin Man in a school production of The Wizard of Oz. Her early theatrical experiences continued through middle school, where she also performed in a production of Little Shop of Horrors. For her high school education, Tung attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, a renowned institution known for nurturing talent. During her time there, she further honed her skills, including performing in a production of Rent with an extracurricular theater group. The rigorous acting classes she undertook throughout high school solidified her decision to pursue acting as a professional career.

After graduating from high school in 2020, Tung enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama, where she began studying acting and musical theater. Her path to professional representation took an unexpected turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a senior, her high school acting showcase was forced to go virtual, a format that unexpectedly broadened its reach. It was through this virtual showcase that her current manager discovered her, reaching out to offer representation. In early 2021, while still a freshman at Carnegie Mellon, the then-nineteen-year-old submitted a self-taped audition from her dorm room for the coveted lead role of Isabel "Belly" Conklin in the Amazon Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty. At this point, Tung had no prior professional on-screen credits, her experience limited to student plays and theatrical productions.

Her dedication paid off when, on April 28, 2021, she was officially announced as the lead actress for the highly anticipated series. This pivotal moment marked her professional debut, and by September of that year, she had signed with Creative Artists Agency. As filming for The Summer I Turned Pretty commenced, Tung took a leave of absence from Carnegie Mellon University. While she technically remained enrolled, the immediate success and subsequent renewal of the show made her eventual return to full-time studies uncertain. Despite her burgeoning career, she has stated that she remains in close contact with her teachers and friends from the university, a testament to her commitment to her education and relationships. [edit]

Tung's first-ever on-screen role was Isabel "Belly" Conklin in Amazon Prime Video's The Summer I Turned Pretty, adapted from Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy. The series premiered in 2022 and ran for three seasons, concluding in 2025. The show made Tung a breakout star among young adult audiences. In 2023, she performed in a developmental residency of Cameron Crowe's screen-to-stage adaptation of Almost Famous as Penny Lane at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. She also participated in the "Set Me Free" play at The Town Hall for The 24 Hour Plays.

In February 2024, Tung made her Broadway debut as Eurydice in Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning musical Hadestown, a major milestone. In 2025, she appeared in the newest installment of the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise. In 2026, she made her big-screen debut in Josephine Decker's comedy-drama Chasing Summer, co-starring Iliza Shlesinger, Garrett Wareing, Cassidy Freeman, and Megan Mullally, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She also led the cast of Osgood Perkins's The Young People alongside Nico Parker, Brendan Hines, Tatiana Maslany, Johnny Knoxville, Heather Graham, Nicole Kidman, and Cush Jumbo. Her upcoming project is Forbidden Fruits (2026), a horror film directed by Meredith Alloway starring Tung alongside Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain, and Gabrielle Union, in which a retail employee secretly runs a witchy cult in the basement of a mall store; filming took place in Toronto with numerous night shoots. Tung also narrated re-recorded audiobooks for The Summer I Turned Pretty series. [edit]

Tung is widely seen as a grounded, hardworking young actress who values education and family. She keeps her personal life private and focuses on her craft. Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty are deeply invested in the love triangle between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, with many engaging in "love-triangle detective work" to guess the ending. Tung's social media presence is warm and authentic; she has 6 million followers on Instagram as of 2026. She became the face of Coachtopia in April 2023, reflecting a style that blends youthful sophistication with accessibility. Media profiles often highlight her gratitude and down-to-earth attitude. She was featured on the cover of Teen Vogue for the July/August 2025 issue with the cover story "The Summer I Turned Pretty Star Lola Tung on Life Beyond Belly, Fame, and Growing Up." [edit]

The community rallying around Lola Tung operates less as a standalone entity and more as an extension of the massive *The Summer I Turned Pretty* fandom, widely known as "Bellyheads." These fans have turned the show's central love triangle into a year-round investigative project, dissecting every frame for clues about Belly's ultimate choice between Conrad and Jeremiah. While there is no singular moniker exclusively for Tung herself, her personal digital presence on Instagram serves as the primary hub for this 6-million-strong audience, bridging the gap between book purists and fashion enthusiasts who eagerly replicate her style choices. The group's influence extends beyond streaming numbers; they actively drive trends whenever Tung steps out in a new look, from corseted sheer dresses to viral "naked" gowns, turning her red carpet appearances into immediate cultural moments. A recurring piece of modern folklore involves the cast's chaotic energy, highlighted by their appearance on *Hot Ones*, which cemented the perception of the actors as a genuine found family. Despite her global rise and recent ambassadorship with Coach, the iFANN Global Fame Engine has evaluated Lola Tung but she does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, meaning she remains unranked in the Global Top 1,000 and holds no position on any Top-100 scope list.[edit]

Lola Tung first discovered her passion for performance at age eleven playing the Tin Man in a sixth-grade production of *The Wizard of Oz*. Her breakout role came after recording an audition tape directly from her college dorm room, a humble origin story that fans still retell as the foundation of her career. She later balanced her rising fame with education, studying musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University. The end of filming for *The Summer I Turned Pretty* felt like a graduation for the cast; her high school friends surprised her on set with a tiny cap and a red sash reading "Congratulations 2024." Beyond acting, she participated in a developmental residency for *Almost Famous* as Penny Lane in 2023 and has used her platform to post tributes to figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Fans often describe her journey as graduating from her own version of college, marking a transition from student to star.[edit]

Tung's mother is Pia Tung, who is of Chinese and Swedish descent. Her father is of Eastern European descent. Her maternal grandmother is from Sweden, and her maternal grandfather was a Chinese immigrant from Ningbo. Tung has described feeling grateful for her connection to both her Chinese and Swedish heritage. She currently lives with her mother in New York City and has two pet dogs. She has called her mother incredibly supportive, saying her mother saw how passionate she was about acting and how happy performing made her. [edit]

Tung is closely associated with author Jenny Han, who created The Summer I Turned Pretty. She co-starred with Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) and Christopher Briney (Conrad) on the series. Her film work has connected her with Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Nicole Kidman. She is represented by Creative Artists Agency. [edit]

Based on available credible sources, Lola Tung has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. She keeps her personal life private and has not been linked to any partners in verified media reports. There are no public records of dating, engagements, marriages, or children. As of 2026, Tung is reportedly single. [edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Lola Tung's net worth stands at $2 Million as of 2026. This figure reflects her earnings from her lead role in *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, which aired for three seasons on Amazon Prime Video between 2022 and 2025. While specific per-episode salaries remain undisclosed, industry standards for lead actors in major streaming series suggest earnings ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per episode, with potential increases in later seasons. Film projects including *Chasing Summer*, *The Young People*, and *Forbidden Fruits*, all scheduled for release in 2026, alongside her work in the *I Know What You Did Last Summer* franchise in 2025, have diversified her revenue streams. In April 2023, she secured a significant endorsement deal as the face of Coachtopia, starring in their holiday campaign "Have a Wasty Holiday." Additional income sources include narrating re-recorded audiobooks for the *The Summer I Turned Pretty* series. With multiple film releases approaching in 2026, her financial standing is projected to grow further.[edit]

As of 2026, Lola Tung has not yet won major industry awards. She has received significant recognition as a rising star and was featured on the cover of Teen Vogue in 2025. Her work continues to gain critical attention. [edit]